Battling Bad Science

This course aims to teach learners how to identify and combat misinformation in health advice. The learning outcomes include understanding how evidence can be distorted, recognizing common tactics used by the pharmaceutical industry, and discerning between valid and misleading claims. The course covers topics such as the placebo effect, manipulating data, and the importance of trials in research. The teaching method involves a fast-paced presentation by an expert in the field. This course is intended for individuals interested in improving their critical thinking skills, particularly in evaluating health-related information.